First one I like the natural dry patina. The second one is the kind of point that needs a little oil.
Ooow, and that third one was made for oil. I have no doubt it was that pretty when originally made, it might as well look as good now!
Those are awesome points with or without oil.
The oil make a big difference on the look. Almost like a completely different point and material.
They look very nice.
Is there anything to help the look of a point found that was most likely fire pit cooked ? Found small point a while back and it’s like it has skim layer of concrete-like substance covering most of the point. It was found outside of cave in bank where it definitely was exposed to much more Mother Nature and the elements than most of what I find. Most of the stuff I find is inside caves protected from the elements. Thanks. View attachment 1872111
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Is there anything to help the look of a point found that was most likely fire pit cooked ? Found small point a while back and it’s like it has skim layer of concrete-like substance covering most of the point. It was found outside of cave in bank where it definitely was exposed to much more Mother Nature and the elements than most of what I find. Most of the stuff I find is inside caves protected from the elements. Thanks. View attachment 1872111
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Last two examples show the piece I’m asking about. Thanks in advance
muriatic acid will remove that concretion. you can get it at the hardware store. do it outside, use chemical resistant gloves, don't breathe in the fumes, and wash thoroughly after the treatment before handling. it's not stuff to play around with but will totally clean that point.
no it won't damage the point. just use a very small amount. the soaking time should be measured in seconds.
Thank you,I am going to pick some up this week and will put up pics once I’ve tried this method.
I soaked a few chert core tools/preforms and figured I would add them to the examples. They look much better now, and the knapping/flaking is much easier to see after soaking (For me. I didn't angle the photos to display the conchoidal fractures or anything.).
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